What a driverless world could look like. Ted Talks.

How safe would a driverless world be?  What if traffic flowed through our streets as smoothly and efficiently as blood flows through our veins?  Once all vehicles are connected travel on roads will be so much more efficient.  A driverless world was once thought as science fiction, it is not far off now.  Technology is still improving to ensure safety, but it gets better everyday.

We asked artificial intelligence “What does a driverless world look like?”  This is what it said:

A driverless world, also known as a world with autonomous vehicles, refers to a future in which vehicles are able to operate without a human driver. Autonomous vehicles are equipped with sensors, cameras, and other technologies that allow them to navigate roads and make decisions without the need for human input.

In a driverless world, autonomous vehicles would be able to operate on their own, potentially revolutionizing transportation and logistics. Some potential benefits of a driverless world include:

1. 1. Increased safety: Autonomous vehicles are expected to be safer than human-operated vehicles, as they are not subject to human error such as distracted or impaired driving.
   2. Increased efficiency: Autonomous vehicles could operate more efficiently than human-operated vehicles, potentially reducing traffic congestion and fuel consumption.
   3. Increased accessibility: Autonomous vehicles could provide increased accessibility for people who are unable to drive due to age or disability.
   4. Increased mobility: Autonomous vehicles could make it easier for people to travel, potentially reducing the need for personal car ownership.
   5. Increased convenience: Autonomous vehicles could offer increased convenience, as passengers would be able to use their time in the car more productively, rather than focusing on driving.

While it is difficult to predict exactly what a driverless world would look like, it is clear that autonomous vehicles have the potential to significantly impact transportation and logistics.

 

“The key with autonomous is the whole ecosystem.  One of the keys to having truly fully autonomous is vehicles talking to each other.” ~Mary Barra, GM CEO.

“Deep learning will change the lives of all of us.  What is deep learning?  It’s behind what makes self-driving cars a reality.” ~Dave Waters

“Google is working on self-driving cars, and they seem to work.  People are so bad at driving cars that computers don’t have to be that good to be much better.” ~Marc Andreesen

“One of the first areas artificial intelligence will take many jobs is transportation.  Bus drivers, truckers, taxicab drivers…  Need to start thinking about new careers.” ~Dave Waters

• “As the technology is developed, autonomous driving could provide driving opportunities for the physically challenged or enable the elderly to continue driving longer. This will be vital as many nations experience an aging population.” ~William Clay Ford, Jr.
• “There are many valid concerns about AI, from its impact on jobs to its uses in autonomous weapons systems and even to the potential risk of superintelligence.” ~Oren Etzioni